Lost in Translation

Off-Season

This is my entry to this week’s photo challenge: Off-Season.

Landscapes, Photography, Slovakia, Weekly Photo Challenge

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72 responses to “Off-Season”

Debbie Smyth

June 12, 2015 at 8:09 pm

In or out of season, that looks a beautiful spot, Paula.

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1. Paula
  
  June 12, 2015 at 8:13 pm
  
  Thank you, Debbie. This is a well-known ski spot in Slovakia. It is normally well visited in summer too, but as you recall last summer was anything but summer and the whole season was off hence my choice. Are you at the hoffice now, or travelling? 😉
  
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cobbies69

June 12, 2015 at 8:09 pm

brilliant view..

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1. Paula
  
  June 12, 2015 at 8:13 pm
  
  Thank you, Gerry 🙂 I admit it looks romantic with those dark clouds.
  
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sustainabilitea

June 12, 2015 at 8:17 pm

Such a sense of peace in your photo, Paula.

janet

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 12:19 am
  
  Yes, there is tranquility and isolation in this scene 🙂 Thank you kindly Janet.
  
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jcollettphotography

June 12, 2015 at 8:19 pm

Great photo, liked the song, was that the floyd?

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1. Paula
  
  June 12, 2015 at 8:20 pm
  
  Thank you. The song is a cover of Floyd by Mostly Autumn 😉
  
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  1. jcollettphotography
    
    June 12, 2015 at 8:35 pm
    
    Cool, thought it was a bit different.
    
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    1. Paula
      
      June 13, 2015 at 12:18 am
      
      I wanted to show people a bit different version 😉 Thank you for listening.
      
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restlessjo

June 12, 2015 at 8:20 pm

Love the muted colours and the gleaming water, Paula. A happy weekend to you! 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  June 12, 2015 at 8:21 pm
  
  Have a great weekend, Jo, and thank you 🙂
  
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jesh stg

June 12, 2015 at 8:25 pm

Beautiful Paula! The clouds make the mountains in the background so mysterious.

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1. Paula
  
  June 12, 2015 at 8:27 pm
  
  Thank you, Jesh. I was a bit peeved with bad weather, but the photos turned out interesting.
  
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365dniwobiektywielg

June 12, 2015 at 10:12 pm

WOW incredible views

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 12:17 am
  
  Dziekuje Luke. Have a good weekend!
  
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  1. 365dniwobiektywielg
    
    June 13, 2015 at 7:46 pm
    
    For you also nice
    
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mooonalila

June 12, 2015 at 10:26 pm

Superbe cette vue avec reflet, tu as réussi à capter une atmosphère bien particulière.

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1. Paula
  
  June 12, 2015 at 10:32 pm
  
  C’est un lac en Slovaquie 🙂 Merci bien ma belle.
  
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ledrakenoir

June 12, 2015 at 10:38 pm

Inspiring… 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  June 12, 2015 at 10:40 pm
  
  🙂 Štrbske pleso in Slovakia
  
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  1. ledrakenoir
    
    June 12, 2015 at 10:43 pm
    
    Yes I know, my dear – not the place but the fact that I have to “lift my axx” and visit those ‘spots’ I haven’t visited yet… 😀
    
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  2. ledrakenoir
    
    June 12, 2015 at 10:46 pm
    
    By the way, have you visited the corsican place I posted the other day… 😀
    
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    1. Paula
      
      June 13, 2015 at 12:17 am
      
      Not from the sea 🙂
      
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      1. ledrakenoir
        
        June 13, 2015 at 8:47 am
        
        Actually so I cheated a little bit – I stood on some low rocks that stretched out a little in the water, a meter or two – but they were wet… 😀
        
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June 12, 2015 at 11:09 pm

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Chris Breebaart

June 12, 2015 at 11:10 pm

Who does not like ski jumping?

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 12:16 am
  
  I have never tried it 🙂
  
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  1. Chris Breebaart
    
    June 13, 2015 at 11:17 am
    
    neither did I! too scary, I like to watch 😉
    
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Leya

June 12, 2015 at 11:40 pm

Mmmm

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 12:17 am
  
  You like it??
  
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  1. Leya
    
    June 13, 2015 at 12:18 am
    
    Yes!
    
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    1. Paula
      
      June 13, 2015 at 12:19 am
      
      🙂 Thank you, Leya
      
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Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

June 13, 2015 at 2:55 am

It looks like such a beautiful spot I’d go in or off season. Love the reflection in the lake and the ripples on the water.

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 8:44 pm
  
  It is one of the most touristy natural spots in Slovakia, best known as a ski location. Thank you for your nice visit and comment, Irene.
  
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Uday Narayanan

June 13, 2015 at 3:05 am

What a sight! Great click Paula.

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 8:40 pm
  
  🙂 Thanks, buddy.
  
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NW Frame of Mind

June 13, 2015 at 5:24 am

What a lovely spot, Paula. It reminds me of some of our alpine lakes. 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 8:37 pm
  
  🙂 I’m glad to hear that Lisa. This is far away from you in High Tatras of Slovakia 🙂
  
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Radomir Brhlik

June 13, 2015 at 8:15 am

Music gives another dimension to your pictures. LOVELY!

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 8:41 pm
  
  Thank you, Radomir 🙂 Glad you like it.
  
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prior

June 13, 2015 at 8:33 am

I agree – ” tranquility and isolation” is what I felt with this scene – and the music is so cool P –

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 8:43 pm
  
  I could use some of that tranquility now too. How are you doing Yvette? It is crazy hot here.
  
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  1. prior
    
    June 14, 2015 at 4:05 pm
    
    Hi P – it is crazy hot here too -even the dogs do not want to be in the yard. My mom is here visiting and so that is a highlight for me this month. anyhow, sending you a cool splash of something to help beat the heat
    
    xxooo
    
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    1. Paula
      
      June 14, 2015 at 4:13 pm
      
      Thank you, Yvette. Talk soon xo
      
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      1. prior
        
        June 14, 2015 at 4:14 pm
        
        🙂
        
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76sanfermo

June 13, 2015 at 1:08 pm

One of my faves…
Just stunning!

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 8:41 pm
  
  Thank you for telling me, Anna 🙂
  
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themofman

June 13, 2015 at 2:52 pm

Cobalt blue mountains, and boiling sky. This looks great on the enlargement. I want to go there.

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 8:42 pm
  
  and I suspect that mountains in Canada are more appealing 🙂 Thanks, Allan.
  
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Marilyn Armstrong

June 13, 2015 at 5:53 pm

Looks very early spring or late fall. Love the glowering skies.

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 8:42 pm
  
  and it was in the mid-summer 😉 Thanks Marilyn
  
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Linda Arthur Tejera

June 13, 2015 at 6:04 pm

What a gorgeous location and the music is perfect for it! 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 8:13 pm
  
  Thank you very much Linda and for listening to music too. 🙂
  
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Mark Kertesz Photography

June 13, 2015 at 10:05 pm

I’d love to be on the water, in a canoe enjoying the serenity of this place.

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1. Paula
  
  June 13, 2015 at 10:06 pm
  
  Yes, this is my favourite way to enjoy water in the mountains too, not the ski slopes 🙂 I hope that your weekend is restful and fun, Mark.
  
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Lignum Draco

June 14, 2015 at 7:56 am

Wow! So beautiful, no matter the season I suspect. Great photo, Paula.

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1. Paula
  
  June 14, 2015 at 9:01 pm
  
  🙂 It is a well-known tourist spot in High Tatras of Slovakia. That lousy weather made the path around the lake less crowded and mysterious with clouds stuck on peaks. Thank you dearest Draco 🙂
  
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morselsandscraps

June 14, 2015 at 11:06 am

Until later, my blogging friend. I’m taking a break from comment while I get from jet lag to the next life venue. I’ll be back – your photos are irresistible.

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1. Paula
  
  June 14, 2015 at 12:13 pm
  
  Take care, Meg.
  
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Cardinal Guzman

June 15, 2015 at 3:43 pm

A beautiful landscape. I love the dramatic clouds, that you’ve made even more dramatic with your processing.

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1. Paula
  
  June 15, 2015 at 3:53 pm
  
  True on both accounts 😀 see you later 🙂
  
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Patti Kuche

June 16, 2015 at 3:06 am

A magic mountain indeed!

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Photography Journal Blog

June 16, 2015 at 7:55 pm

I love the blues in this photo, seems very peaceful to me.

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anotherday2paradise

June 17, 2015 at 9:26 am

A really lovely image Paula. Very tranquil. 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  June 17, 2015 at 10:31 am
  
  Thank you, precious 🙂 If you wonder about the music it is a cover of Pink Floyd’s Echoes by Mostly Autumn 🙂
  
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  1. anotherday2paradise
    
    June 17, 2015 at 12:28 pm
    
    I did listen to it briefly, but am rather pressed for time these days, being on holiday here.
    
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    1. Paula
      
      June 17, 2015 at 12:30 pm
      
      I understand Sylvia 🙂 Enjoy your off time 🙂 We’ll catch up
      
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Mabel Kwong

June 18, 2015 at 5:58 am

What a beautiful shot, Paula. Great cloud cover and amazing reflection captured. The trees in the foreground frame the shot so well. Lovely. Looks like a very peaceful spot to take a hike or a walk, soaking up the beauty of nature and invigorate the soul 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  June 18, 2015 at 9:12 am
  
  This is a lovely description of the place you haven’t visited in person. I am flattered, Mabel. Thank you.
  
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Madhu

June 18, 2015 at 4:00 pm

Perhaps all the more tranquil for being off season? Love the music Paula.

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1. Paula
  
  June 18, 2015 at 4:01 pm
  
  Truth be told summer is the peak season there, but bad weather did the trick 😉
  
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